Mysuru: The Government’s move to levy any tax on handicrafts is not a wise decision. Such products are not to be considered and treated as commercial goods. However, if the tax has to be implemented under Goods and Services Tax (GST), then a 5 percent tax on all the goods, irrespective of HSN codes may be levied, urged the Southern Handicrafts Industry Association, Chennai and Karnataka State Handicrafts Manufacturers Association members.
P. Subramanian, President of Southern Handicrafts Industry Association, Chennai, addressing a press conference yesterday at a private hotel in Bamboo Bazaar, spoke on the issues confronting the handicraft manufacturers in the country and especially in South India.
